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Re: Mineral oil
> Could I please have some clarification of the term "mineral oil".
> Exactly what is it? My most informed guess is hydrocarbon based
> oil as commonly used for lubrication in internal combustion engines,
> called "engine oil" or "motor oil" (but not generally "mineral oil" here
> in Australia).
Here in the States, mineral oil refers to a light, clear, colorless oil
distilled from petroleum that is used internally as a laxative or
externally as a lubricant or moisturizer (massage oil, baby oil, etc...).
This is not the same as "motor oil".
Steven Roys (sroys-at-radiology.ab.umd.edu)